As new members of our Chatham County community, Chatham Park is powering our Go See This series this year because art is an integral part of Chatham County’s identity. They join us in inviting you to Go See This . . . While many annual community events have been cancelled due to COVID-19, some organizations are re-imagining… Read More →
Go See This: NCAI Artshop opens with Folk Art Show
It’s the beginning of the new year. Another opportunity to go out and see more beauty. Thankfully, January’s cold in North Carolina isn’t too bad. Right now, for instance, as I work on my notes from my visit with the NC Arts Incubator’s director, April Weaver, the sun’s light lends life to all sorts of… Read More →
Go See This: Fiesta! This Weekend in Siler City
We’re trying something new with our Go See This series—a more intimate look at the behind-the-scenes of creating arts events in Chatham County. We hope you enjoy this, the first offering in this experiment by Luis Melodelgado. Desplázate hacia abajo para leer en español. It’s almost 6:30 p.m., and I am about to act on… Read More →
Go See This: Sisters’ Voices Spring Concert
This month’s “Go See This” is written by guest blogger Selbe Bartlett. It’s that time of year again. Spring abounds as trees sprout leaves, flowers bud, and cool rain showers cleanse. Not surprisingly, spring concerts are in full bloom. Budding young singers are ready to soothe your souls and lift your spirits on Thursday, May 11th during the… Read More →
Go See This: Day of the Books / El Día de los Libros
“I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.”― Albert Einstein The annual Day of the Books/ El Día de los Libros is coming up on Saturday, April 29th, ready to bring books to life and delight in both… Read More →
Go See This: Celebrate the Bluegrass Experience
With 45 years of shows, recordings, beloved fans, and international accolades, where does one start with The Bluegrass Experience? Just as he does on stage with the Bluegrass Experience, the band’s lead guitarist Tommy Edwards serves as our guide through a bit of bluegrass history, Chatham County, and a few song titles popular in the band’s repertoire. [All videos of live performances are thanks to Carol… Read More →
Meet This Artist: Leandra Strope is empowering girls to find their voices
While other toddlers were smearing yogurt in their hair and coloring on the walls with crayons, Leandra Strope at age two was learning to play the violin. “My mother was committed to the idea that my brother and I would be musically literate,” said Leandra. By the time she was in elementary school, she had… Read More →
Go See This: Sisters’ Voices Winter Concert
Days end sooner. Nights grow longer. The air is crisper and songs sung by Sister’s Voices in their annual Winter Concert weave through the bare trees of Chatham County. Sisters’ Voices is a choral community of girls in two ensembles — nine girls from 2nd and 3rd grades, and 14 girls from 4th through 8th grades. Their Winter Concert… Read More →
Go See This: The Day of the Book Festival / Vaya Ver Esto: El Día de los Libros Festival
Este es un artículo en inglés y español. Por favor busque abajo para la versión en español. This is a dual-language article. For the Spanish version, please scroll down. “Kids learn better with hands-on arts activities,” said Erin Suwattana, Executive Director of Child Care Networks. (We couldn’t agree more.) Erin and the good folks… Read More →
Go See This: Pop on over to Pop! Siler City
Like Alice’s visit to Wonderland, Siler City residents of a hundred years ago would find quite a different place were they to show up downtown today. But for three spring months starting on March 21, one thing they wouldn’t be surprised to see is a multitude of rabbits. The Chatham Rabbit, to be exact. That’s right. Chicago… Read More →
